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AH-1Z Cobra for Marines

The Marine Corps’ newest attack helicopter, the AH-1Z Cobra, achieved Initial Operating Capability ahead of schedule in February.
As part of the H-1 Upgrades Program, the AH-1Z replaces the currently fielded AH-1W. The AH-1Z will serve a primary role in assault support, offensive air support and air reconnaissance. Cobras will play a supporting role in [...]

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Russian copter crash kills pilot

Russian news agencies say the Defense Ministry has grounded its fleet of Mi-28 attack helicopters following a crash in the south of the country that killed the pilot.
The agencies said that the military helicopter crashed in daylight Tuesday attempting an emergency landing after engine failure in the province of Stavropol. A co-pilot was injured, the [...]

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Army plans to give free copter to KCPD

The Kansas City Missouri Police Department will be getting a special delivery from the U.S. Army at about 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The Army will deliver a surplus helicopter to the Helicopter Unit at 4601 Eastern. The Special Operations helicopter from Fort Campbell, will beef KCPD’s helicopter fleet up to four choppers. The 1972 helicopter has a [...]

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